Silvan

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Silvan

• Martyr SilvanJuly 30Martyr probably of the 4th century, buried since the 19th century in Saint Blaise's Church in Dubrovnik.
• SKMartyr Silvan of KazanOctober 2Christian of Kazan, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Silvan?

The name day of Silvan is July 30, the feast of Martyr Silvan. It is also kept on October 2.

II.Which saints bore the name Silvan?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 2 saints named Silvan, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Silvan a good baptismal name?

Yes. Silvan is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Silvan as patron.